Hala Sultan Tekke
A serene Ottoman mosque and shrine among palm trees on the shore of Larnaca Salt Lake, one of the most important Muslim holy sites in the region.
Photo: A.Savin / Wikimedia Commons, FAL
The tekke marks the grave of Umm Haram, a woman whom tradition links closely to the family of the Prophet Muhammad. She is said to have died here in 649 after falling from her mule during an Arab raid. The mosque, its minaret and the surrounding buildings were completed by the Ottomans in the early 19th century.
With its domes reflected in the salt lake and flamingos often feeding nearby in winter, it is one of the most photogenic spots in Cyprus.
Good to know
It is an active place of worship. Dress modestly and remove your shoes inside the mosque. Headscarves are available for women.
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Larnaca: more places
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Church of Saint LazarusLarnaca's landmark 9th-century stone church, built over the tomb of Saint Lazarus, with a richly carved iconostasis and a crypt you can visit.
Larnaca Salt LakeA network of four salt lakes beside Larnaca, a protected wetland where flocks of greater flamingos spend the winter.
Finikoudes Beach & PromenadeLarnaca's palm-lined seafront promenade and town beach, with calm, shallow water in the heart of the city.